What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL / SPED TEAM CHAIR position at Hobomock Elementary?
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Master’s Degree or higher in education or related field.
2. Certification in School Administration.
3. A minimum of seven years of successful experience in education.
4. Demonstrated ability to perform responsibilities listed below.
Preferred:
1. Degree in special education and/or certification as Administrator of Special Education.
REPORTS TO: School Principal
JOB GOAL:
To maximize educational opportunities for students eligible for Special Education and assist with building management and student management issues for the purpose of promoting a high quality learning environment that is safe and appropriate for student needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Act as Team Chairperson for all initial evaluations and re-evaluations.
2. Monitor liaisons in implementation of proper procedures in conducting annual review, amendments, or other meetings.
3. Monitor and ensure the implementation of IEPs for assigned students.
4. Work with appropriate staff to develop budget requests.
5. Be available to consult with parents/guardians regarding student’s special education program.
6. Investigate and respond to inquiries and complaints from parents/guardians regarding student’s special education program.
7. Coordinate entry/re-entry of special education students to Pembroke and/or from one special education program to another.
8. Assist in preparation of reports, statistics, or other data collection as required for local, state, and federal levels.
9. Maintain high standards of student conduct and attendance and enforce discipline as necessary.
10. Assist in the development and implementation of school policy.
11. Supervise designated co-curricular programs.
12. Assist in all administrative tasks as requested to include: selection and induction of new staff, budget development, staff supervision, master scheduling, staff meetings, professional development activities, etc.
13. Coordinate and implement activities to insure school safety for students and staff.
14. Assume additional administrative functions in the absence of the principal.
15. Assist in supervision and administration of school wide testing programs.
16. Perform all such other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
In accordance with the contractual agreement between the Assistant Principal/SPED Team Chair and the Pembroke School Committee.